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Midland 18 vs Midland M-Mini USB

What 18 does better (0) and where M-Mini USB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
Midland M-Mini USB
Midland · 2025M-Mini USB
1 advantage≈ £65
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18M-Mini USB
114 × 43180102 × 25100
18M-Mini USBDifference
Height43 mm25 mm+18 mm
Width114 mm102 mm+12 mm
Depth180 mm100 mm+80 mm
Weight499 g450 g+49 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 18 better than M-Mini USB?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M-Mini USB better than 18?

  1. Weight499 g vs 450 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustabledigital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage6 V13.2 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g450 g
Width114 mm102 mm
Height43 mm25 mm
Depth180 mm100 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack1—
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